The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is designed for gaming and demanding tasks, offering powerful performance and robust graphics, but it's more expensive and less portable due to its larger size and weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 provides adequate performance for everyday use like web browsing and office work, comes at a lower price, and is easier to carry around, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly and has a less powerful graphics capability, making it unsuitable for high-end gaming or heavy multimedia editing. Your choice should align with your primary activities and whether portability or high performance is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14"
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.1/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
459.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with a strong CPU and ample RAM, provides smooth performance for demanding tasks and its high-quality screen is ideal for both work and entertainment, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 offers better portability and battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, but its overall performance and screen quality are more modest, making it better for less intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.4/10
6.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16, with its high-performing GPU and fast screen refresh rate, excels in delivering fluid gaming and 3D rendering experiences, which are vital for these activities. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 may struggle somewhat with these tasks due to a less capable GPU and lower refresh rate, although it can still handle less demanding games and basic 3D work adequately.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 boasts a high-performance CPU, ample RAM, a powerful GPU, and superior screen quality, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has more modest specifications which may suffice for basic work but could struggle with more complex engineering software and multitasking.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0/10
7.1/10
9.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
459.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
313.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a high-resolution display with vibrant color accuracy for tasks like engineering and design, the ASUS ROG Strix G16 provides that with superior color coverage, but its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with a screen that has modest brightness and resolution can handle day-to-day tasks and casual design work but may not deliver the visual fidelity or color range professionals need. Both laptops are less suited for gaming and 3D because they lack the high refresh rates that contribute to smoother visuals in those applications.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.1 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$490
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" costs $490.
"With the mobile Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, the Asus ROG Stix G16 hits the sweet spot between performance and cooling. The G16 also does not have to shy away from direct comparison with its supposedly stronger family member, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with its RTX 4090, as most benchmarks of the two laptops are very close to each other. Moreover, the G16 should be significantly cheaper. Depending on the supplier, the price difference here could be almost US$ 2,000. In the 2023 model series, Asus has significantly leveled out the differences between the two high-end lines."
"The low-priced IdeaPad 3 14 delivers on core functionality. Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 14 meets all the basic requirements for an inexpensive office laptop. The matte IPS display is bright enough, the performance is high for the class, and the input devices are rock solid. In addition, the mostly quiet operation including the useful performance modes, cool surface temperatures, easy maintainability as well as expandable working and mass storage all contribute to the IdeaPad 3 14's value proposition."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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